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1913 Obituaries: November 15

The following appeared on page 19 of the November 15, 1913 issue of the Chicago Daily News;

“City Brevities

Investigation was begun to-day into the death of Mrs. Agnes Lewis. 30 years old, a patient at the Chicago state hospital for the insane since May 18, 1911, who died there yesterday. About a month ago she was attacked by Miss Antonio Machian, 35 years old, a violent patient who slept in the same ward with her. Dr. H.J. Smith of the
hospital staff said that he thought Mrs. Lewis’ death due to general paralysis, but because of the bruises on her body he had reported the death to the coroner for investigation.

Julius Liebold, a watchman for the McLaughlin Building Material company, North Cicero and Sunnyside avenues, engaged in a running revolver battle with two supposed robbers early to-day and believes he wounded one of them. Both escaped.

Three automobile bandits entered the saloon of George F. Miller at 2858 West Taylor street shortly before 10 o’clock last night, bought drinks for the bartender, John Marshall, and two patrons, then drew revolvers, and after robbing those in the place rifled the cash register of $35 and checks worth $300. The robbers then locked all three men in the basement of the saloon and went into the café, where they surprised Arthur Brown, 1312 South Fairfield avenue, and a young woman. Brown was forced to give up $3 and the woman was robbed of a diamond ring, which she said was worth $100.

Roy Shields, 26 years old, who was sought following the shooting of Charles Cameron and William Gradt at a meeting of district council No. 14, Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers’ union, in a hall at 20 West Randolph street Thursday night, was arrested by Detective Timothy McGuire of the Englewood police station last night at West 63d and Bishop streets.

Anthony Pulerkin, 27 years old, a painter of Harvey, Ill., was struck and killed by a suburban train on the Illinois Central railroad near 115th street to-day. He was trying to cross the tracks and failed to hear or see the train.”

“Obituary.
CLARENCE W. KNISELY, president of the Audit Company of Illinois, died yesterday afternoon in his home, 502 E. 50th
place, of acute nephritis after a week’s illness. Mr. Knisely was a resident of Chicago for twenty years. He was 51 years old. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Gertrude Knisely, and two daughters, Barbara and Margaret, 6 and 3 years old respectively. Funeral services will be held at the home Monday with burial in Mount Hope cemetery.

DAVID D. COHEN, who under the pen name of Daniel D. Carter wrote “The Master Mind” and other plays, died Thursday at a hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y. Before his plays gained a market he was a traveling salesman. He was 41 years old, a native of Selma, Ala., and for some time a resident of St. Paul, Minn.

STEPHEN BULL, SR., aged 91, one of the founders of the J. I. Case T. M. company at Racine, Wis., died at 4 o’clock this morning. He was born in Cayuga County, New York, in 1822, and came to Racine in 1845. When the J. I. Case company was organized in 1880, Mr. Bull became vice-president and general manager. Later, at the death of J. I. Case, he became president of the establishment. He remained at it’s head until 1897, when he retired in favor of his son, Frank K. Bull. WILLIAM W. SMITH, who made a fortune in the confectionery business and spent
most of it in philanthropic gifts, died to-day in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He was 85 years old.

From the November 15, 1913 issue of the Chicago Daily News, page 20;

IN MEMORIAM:

“CONROY-In sad and loving remembrance of our dear wife and mother, MRS. MARY CONROY, who died one year ago to-day, Nov. 15, 1912.
We mourn for you, dear mother,
No, not with outward show,
For the heart that mourns sincerely
Mourns solemnly and low.
FROM HUSBAND AND FAMILY.”

“HART-FLORENCE EVELYN. In loving memory of our darling, who crossed the great divide into the silent land one year ago to-day, age 2 years 7 months.
Christmas again and the world will rejoice,
Nevermore now will her rapture find voice.
Christmas again and children will sing,
Carols of shepherds and wise men and king,
Babe and the manger and Mary so mild,
Mary, we plead for our own little child,
Since her dear days we no longer may share,
Safe with thine own, fold her close in thy care.
MAMMA, BABY SIS, DADDY.”

“HORWICH-Sunday, 16th, monument will be erected, Waldheim cemetery to memory of DAVID HORWICH. Friends and relatives, please attend.”

“MILLER-In sad but sweet remembrance of our darling, RUTH, who died one year ago to-day, Nov. 15, 1912. Her little chair is empty, her playthings laid aside, loving hearts are breaking for our little doll that died. FROM LONESOME FATHER, MOTHER AND SISTER VIOLA.”

“MANASSE-HANNAH MANASSE. In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother and grandmother, who departed this life one year ago to-day, Nov. 15, 1912. May her soul rest in peace. DAUGHTER, IDA SALINGER; GRANDCHILDREN, ALVA AND
PHILIP SALINGER.”

“MANASSE-HANNAH MANASSE. In memory of our dearly beloved mother, who departed from her son and daughter one year ago to-day, Nov. 15, 1912. Gone but not forgotten. HER LOVING CHILDREN, JOE AND ROSE.”

“UTES-JOACHIM; in loving remembrance of our dear father who passed away one year ago to-day, Nov. 15, 1912. May he rest in peace. His loving children, CHARLEY AND LIZZIE.”

“BENSON-Mary, Nov. 14, 1913, beloved wife of James J. Benson, sister of James and Michael Shaughnessy and Mrs. Bridget Monahan. Funeral Monday, Nov. 17, at 9 a.m., from her late residence, 1290 Congress-st., to St. Patrick’s church, thence by carriages to cemetery.”

“BLUHM-Otto, age 60, beloved husband of Mathilde and father of William, Hulda, Emma, Anna, Otto Jr., and Walter. Funeral Sunday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m., from late residence, 1609 [?] N. Robey-st., to St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran church by automobiles to Concordia.”

“BJORNESTAD-Alfred, Nov. 13, 1913, aged 32 years, accidentally, beloved husband of [illegible] and father of Stanley, Russell and Alfred. Funeral from late residence, 2701 Drake-av., Sunday, at 1 p.m., by carriages to Mount Olive.”

“CASEY-Ann (nee Waldron), beloved wife of the late Thomas Casey, fond mother of Mrs. W. McHugh, Mrs. B. Kilty, Mrs. J. O’Hare, John and Patrick Casey, and the late Thomas Casey. Funeral Monday, Nov. 17, at 9 a.m., from her daughter’s residence, 3800 Wallace-st., to Nativity church, where high mass will be celebrated, thence by
carriages to Mount Olivet; member of Unity court, No. 600[?], W.C.O.F. Members will kindly meet Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the above member’s residence.”

“CROWLEY-Mary Crowley (nee Brennan), beloved wife of Dennis J., fond daughter of Mrs. Mary and the late Patrick Brennan and sister of John, Patrick and Bridget Brennan. Funeral Monday, Nov. 17, at 9 a.m., from her mother’s residence, 539 Gunderson-av., Oak Park, to Church of the Ascension, for high mass, automobiles to Calvary.”

“DISTELDORF-Nicholas, Nov. 14, 1913, age 43 years, beloved husband of Christina Disteldorf (nee Kl[illegible]), father of John, Nick and Marie Disteldorf, brother of John Lambert. Funeral Monday at 9:30 a.m., from late residence, 1450 W. 61st -st, near Ashland-av., to St. Raphael’s church, where high mass will be celebrated,
thence by carriages to St. Mary’s cemetery. Member of St. Peter’s court No. 26, C.O.F., and Luxemburger brotherhood, section No. 45.”

“DHONT-Henry, beloved husband of Johanna Dhont (nee Peters), father of Joseph and Leo. Funeral Monday, Nov. 17, from his late residence, 1230 School-st., at 9:30 a.m., to St. John Berchman’s church, thence to St. Joseph cemetery.”

“ELENZ-Michael, Nov. 13, age 56 years, beloved husband of Mary Elenz (nee Jacobs), and father of Father Adam Elenz, C. S. S. R., and Peter, Angela and Anna. Funeral Monday, Nov. 17, at 8:30 a.m., from late residence, 3149 Southport-av., to St. Alphonsus’ church, thence to St. Boniface cemetery.”

“ELBERG-Theo, born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Oct. 9, 1840, died at Danish Old People’s home in Norwood Park, Nov. 9. Will be buried Sunday, at 12:30, from Undertaker Christ Nelson’s chapel, 3315 Fullerton-av., to Norwood Park cemetery.”

“JOHNSON-Roy, Nov. 12, 1913, at the age of 24 years, beloved son of Amelia Johnson, fond brother of Henry and the late Alice Johnson. Funeral Sunday, Nov. 16, at 1:30 p.m., from his late residence, 3803 [?] N. Paulina-st. Interment at Graceland.”

“JOHNSON-John H., Nov. 13, age 57 years, beloved husband of Laura Johnson, father of Elmer and Selma. Funeral Sunday, 2 p.m., from late residence, 1455 Farragut-av., burial at Rosehill.”

“LANGLOTZ-Arthur, Nov. 15, beloved husband of Lucy (nee Bonley), fond father of George and Howard, son of George F. and Mary, brother of George, Emma, Effie and Clara. Funeral Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 1 o’clock, from parents’ residence, 4728 Waveland-av., to Forest Home cemetery.”

“MAC GEAGH-John W., cashier of the Hibernian Banking association, at the age of 72 years, on Nov. 12, 1913, at his residence, 1246 N. State-st., Chicago. Mr. Mac Geagh was born at Cookstown, Ireland, Sept. 2, 1841. He came to America in 1861. His first work was at Ortilia, Ont. He had been a resident of Chicago since 1864, and had
been identified with the Hibernian Banking association, in various capacities, since 1867. He had been its cashier for many years. He had been a member of Unity church during his entire residence in Chicago. He was unmarried, and was a member of the Banker’s club and of the Chicago Press club. Funeral services will be
held at Unity church, Barry-av. near Broadway, Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Interment will be at St. Louis, Mo. Atlanta (Ga.), Belfast and Dublin (Ireland) papers please copy.”

“MILLER-Mary, Nov. 14, 1913, aged 9 years, beloved daughter of the late Harry and Susan Miller, sister of Harry Miller Jr. Funeral Monday, Nov. 17, from residence of her uncle, George Miller, 10535 Avenue B, to St. Francis de Sales church, by cars to Mount Olivet.”

“MORRISSEY-Catherine, nee McDermott, at the residence, 1633 Sedgwick. Funeral Monday, Nov. 17, at 9:30 a.m., to St. Dominick’s church, where high mass will be celebrated, by cars to Mount Carmel.”

“NEWTON-William, died Nov. 14, 1913, beloved husband of the late Bridget Newton (nee Dempsey), father of Thomas, Katharine, William and John Newton. Funeral Monday at 9 a.m., from his late residence, 2712 Emerald-av., to All Saints’ church, where high mass will be celebrated, thence to 49th and Halsted-sts. depot by cars to Mount Olivet; member of Oakwood Council, No. 805, Royal Arcanum.”

“O’MALLEY-Nov. 15, at 4592 Wallace-st., Anthony, beloved husband of Catherine (nee Gibbons), father of Phillip, James, Anthony, Austin, William and Joseph O’Malley, Mrs. James Hannon, Mrs. Arthur Wiley and Mrs. Bates and the late Katie and Sarah O’Malley. Funeral Tuesday at 9 a.m., to St. Gabriel’s church, where high mass will be celebrated, thence to 47th and Stewart-av., depot by train to Mount Olivet; native of County Mayo, Ireland.”

“OVERTON-Gladstone T., this morning, at his residence, 5662 Normal-blvd., beloved husband of Rose Smith Overton, father of Jack and Stanley, beloved son of Peter and Paulina and brother of Mrs. Fred Gray and Mrs. Charles Gray, Helen and Lillian Overton. Burial at Forrest, Ill., Sunday afternoon.”

“SULLIVAN-Catherine (nee Buckley), suddenly, formerly of 1629 Grand-av., wife of the late Patrick Sullivan, sister of Hannah Buckley, mother of the Rev. Stephen P. Sullivan, Daniel, James, John, Catherine, Mary and Josephine and the late William. Funeral Monday, Nov. 17, at 10:30 from her late residence, 1674 Farwell-av., Rogers Park, to St. Jerome’s church, corner Morse-av. and Paulina-st., where solemn requiem high mass will be celebrated, thence by carriages to Calvary.”

“SORENSEN-P. Christ, aged 64 years, beloved husband of Mary, father of Olaf, William and Hans and brother of Mrs. Holmes. Funeral Monday, 1 p.m., from late residence, 1932 W. Erie-st., by carriage to Mount Olive.”

“SMETANA-Catherine, beloved mother of Joseph, John and Frank; Nov. 13. Funeral from her late residence, 2945 Seeley-av., Sunday, Nov. 16, at 12:30 o’clock, by autos to St. Adalbert’s cemetery.”

“WAYMAN-Wm. F., beloved husband of Letitia and fond father of William J. Wayman, brother of Samuel and Charles Wayman, Mrs. Jennie Patterson and Mrs. Rachael Schoch. Burial Sunday, Nov. 16, at 10 o’clock, from late residence, 1562 Milwaukee-av., by automobiles to Oakridge cemetery.”

“WOODS-Edwin Stoughton, well beloved and only child of John L. and Sophie L. Woods, entered into rest Nov. 15, 1913, in the 42d year of his age. It is especially requested by the family that no flowers be sent. “

“ZICKERMAN-Theodore Zickerman, beloved son of Susie and the late Gustave Zickerman, brother of Irene, Nov. 11, 1913, age 19 years 1 month. Funeral Sunday, Nov. 16, 1913, from late residence, 431 W. 38th-st., to St. George’s church, at 1 p.m., thence by carriages to St. Boniface cemetery.”